This egg roll in a bowl is such an easy meal to throw together in under 30 minutes and it’s absolutely delicious and packed in flavor! It’s definitely a recipe your whole family will love and it’s also extremely nutrient dense. Not to mention it makes for a great meal prep recipe or weeknight dinner. This 30 minute recipe is low-carb so don’t be afraid to pair it with some white or brown rice to add some additional fiber and fullness. It is also dairy-free and can also be made gluten-free as well!
This 30 minute meal prep friendly egg roll in a bowl recipe can be enjoyed year round!
If you’re looking for some more easy dinner recipes, you will love my quick and easy vegan tofu stir fry.
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Ingredients
- Lean 90/10) ground beef or pork
- Olive Oil (optional)
- Garlic Cloves
- Coleslaw Mix
- Rice Vinegar
- Low Sodium Soy Sauce or Coconut Aminos
- Fresh Ginger
- Sesame Oil
- Green Onions
- Salt, Pepper, Garlic Powder, Onion Powder
- Sriracha (optional)
See recipe card for quantities.
Instructions
- Heat some olive oil (if using) in a large wok or skillet over medium high heat. Add your ground beef or pork and season with ¼ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, ½ teaspoon garlic powder and ½ teaspoon onion powder. Cook the meat through and then drain the excess liquid.
- Lower your heat slightly then add in your minced garlic, grated ginger, 2 tablespoons of rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce or coconut aminos and stir. Then add in your bag of coleslaw mix. Add ½ teaspoon of pepper, ½ teaspoon garlic powder and ½ teaspoon of onion powder. Stir to disperse the spices and then cook until the cabbage and carrots begin to soften.
- Add in an additional 2 tablespoons of soy sauce or coconut aminos and 2 tablespoons of rice vinegar, then add in the tablespoon of sesame oil. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes then top with some green onions and sriracha, if using.
- Pre-portion into small containers and store in the fridge for up to 5 days if meal prepping or serve immediately!
Substitutions
- Vegan & Vegetarian – Use crumbled tempeh instead of ground beef or pork to make this recipe vegetarian.
- Gluten-free– Use the coconut aminos option over the soy sauce to make this recipe gluten-free.
This recipe is already dairy-free.
Please Note: ALWAYS check the label of your individual pre-are ingredients such as sriracha or coconut aminos to make sure there are no additives or fillers that would make the product not vegan or gluten-free.
Variations
- Spicy – add chili pepper flakes while cooking to imbue heat into the dish or just add a drizzle of sriracha at the end for a little heat.
- Kid friendly – skip the sriracha or spice to make this recipe kid and toddler friendly.
Equipment
All you need for this 30 minute meal prep and weeknight dinner friendly recipe is a very large pan or wok.
If you are meal prepping this, you will also want some two compartment glass bento boxes.
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Storage
Leftovers can be stored in an air tight container in the fridge for up to 5 days. You may also pre-portion and package the ingredients in an air tight container for up to 5 days if you are meal prepping this meal.
Top tip
Don’t overcook the ground meat! Make sure the ground beef or pork reaches an internal temperature of 160 F but don’t go beyond that for too long or the meat will dry out.
FAQ
Yes, this recipe is meal prep friendly and can be pre-portioned and stored in an air tight container in the fridge for up to 5 days.
Yes! You can make this recipe gluten-free by using coconut aminos in place of soy sauce.
Yes, you can make this recipe vegan and vegetarian by substituting the meat for ground or shredded tempeh.
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Egg Roll In a Bowl
Equipment
- A large Wok or Pan
Ingredients
- 1 Pound Lean 90/10 ground beef or pork.
- Drizzle of Olive Oil Optional
- 3 Cloves Garlic Minced
- 1 14 Ounce Package Coleslaw Mix
- ¼ Cup Rice Vinegar Divided
- ¼ Cup Low Sodium Soy Sauce or Coconut Aminos Divided
- 1 Inch Piece of Ginger Grated
- 1 Tablespoon Sesame Oil
- 1 Bunch of Green Onions Sliced
- ½ Teaspoon Salt Can Add More Afterwards if Needed
- 1 Teaspoon Pepper Divided
- 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder Divided
- 1 Teaspoon Onion Powder Divided
- Sriracha Drizzled (optional)
Instructions
- Heat some olive oil (if using) in a large wok or skillet over medium high heat. Add your ground beef or pork and season with ¼ teaspoon salt, ½ teaspoon pepper, ½ teaspoon garlic powder and ½ teaspoon onion powder. Cook the meat through and then drain the excess liquid.
- Lower your heat slightly then add in your minced garlic, grated ginger, 2 tablespoons of rice vinegar, 2 tablespoons of soy sauce or coconut aminos and stir. Then add in your bag of coleslaw mix. Add ½ teaspoon of pepper, ½ teaspoon garlic powder and ½ teaspoon of onion powder. Stir to disperse the spices and then cook until the cabbage and carrots begin to soften.
- Add in an additional 2 tablespoons of soy sauce or coconut aminos and 2 tablespoons of rice vinegar, then add in the tablespoon of sesame oil. Cook for an additional 1-2 minutes then top with some green onions and sriracha, if using.
- Pre-portion into small containers and store in the fridge for up to 5 days if meal prepping or serve immediately!
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Food safety
- Cook the ground beef to a minimum temperature of 160 °F (74 °C)
- Do not use the same utensils on cooked food, that previously touched raw meat
- Wash hands after touching raw meat
- Don’t leave food sitting out at room temperature for extended periods
- Never leave cooking food unattended
Karen says
I don’t know how I never thought to use a coleslaw package to make an egg roll in a bowl but it’s genius. Love this recipe and how easy it is.
Hayfa says
Eggroll in a bowl was DELICIOUS!!! Made it for my family tonight and everyone absolutely LOVED IT!! Thank you Christina @thebentoboxdietitian for this easy recipe. One of the best things I’ve had and will definitely be on repeat!